Mahogany blonde is a mix of red and blonde; it's not a true red but it's not just blonde either. It might be best described as when a soft blonde meets a sassy redhead.

Celebrity hair colorist Tom Smith says the color may work best for those who are interested in a reddish tone but don't want to commit to becoming a full redhead (via Glamour). Smith says it's an "earthier version of the well-known strawberry blonde. While it sits in the copper/red family, the shade is very close to blonde."

As with any shade, choosing the right hair color for your skin tone is paramount. According to Wella, if you have warm skin tones go for warm colors. Alternately, cool skin tones will look optimal in cool colors. A quick way to tell is how you react to the sun. If you tan easily, you're a warm tone but if you burn in the sun, you're a cool tone.

The upside to mahogany blonde is that it's versatile. Smith explains, "This shade has copper and gold elements with a touch of rose that makes it extremely pretty and unusual. Its warm-cool nature makes it flattering for many skin tones."